San Antonio – Art and religion are not often combined for comfort, but the Archbishop of San Antonio Gustavo Garcia-Sirel He said it was the best way to help victims of gun violence.
Garcia-Siller discussed with KSAT a glass sculpture intended to relate to victims of gun violence.
San Antonio artist Gini Garcia created the sculpture at the Archbishop’s request.
“He was looking for a teaching tool that he could easily pick up and put on his desk or in front of church and talk about. [about] Suffering and love,” said Gini Garcia.
“It’s absorbing all the scars and then it has three hearts,” said Garcia-Siller, referring to the artwork.
The Archbishop said many people are suffering from the loss of loved ones to gun violence this year and that they need hope.
Garcia-Siller said the sculpture also represents transformation. He wants to bring it with him when he meets with the victim.
“Dialogue brings richness. We cannot hear with just our ears. It was made to.”
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